HOW TO MAKE FALAFEL
Ready to learn how to make authentic falafel from scratch? My family's secret recipe for the Best Authentic Falafel, made with chickpeas, fresh herb, and spices is all you need! Be sure to check out the complete step-by-step tutorial, important tips for baking or frying falafel. And watch the video just above. What's your favorite way to enjoy falafel? I love them in warm pita sandwiches with tahini sauce or hummus, along with my lazy Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad. But you can enjoy it alongside other plates or as part of a mezze spread (lots of ideas below!)
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- (One day in advance) Place the dried chickpeas and baking soda in a large bowl filled with water to cover the chickpeas by at least 2 inches. Soak overnight for 18 hours (longer if the chickpeas are still too hard). When ready, drain the chickpeas completely and pat them dry.
- Add the chickpeas, herbs, onions, garlic and spices to the large bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Run the food processor 40 seconds at a time until all is well combined forming a the falafel mixture.
- Transfer the falafel mixture to a container and cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or (up to one whole night) until ready to cook.
- Just before frying, add the baking powder and sesame seeds to the falafel mixture and stir with a spoon.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of the falafel mixture and form into patties (1/2 inch in thickness each). It helps to have wet hands as you form the patties.
- Fill a medium saucepan 3 inches up with oil. Heat the oil on medium-high until it bubbles softly. Carefully drop the falafel patties in the oil, let them fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or so until crispy and medium brown on the outside. Avoid crowding the falafel in the saucepan, fry them in batches if necessary.
- Place the fried falafel patties in a colander or plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Serve falafel hot next to other small plates; or assemble the falafel patties in pita bread with tahini or hummus, arugula, tomato and cucumbers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Sugar 0.1 g, Sodium 131.1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
FALAFEL RECIPE
One of the incredible street foods of the Middle Eastern world, this falafel recipe is the authentic one to try.
Provided by Chef Tariq
Categories Mezze
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak chickpeas overnight in a generous amount of water.
- Drain chickpeas and add to a food processor.
- Add all other ingredients to the chickpeas.
- Process until well mixed and mixture resembles coarse wet sand.
- Use a falafel scooper or shape into balls using your hands.
- Deep fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve while hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 109 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FALAFEL (MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE)
Make and share this Falafel (Middle East, Palestine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Palis Favorites
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h10m
Yield 8-10 pieces, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak the chick peas overnight. Drain.
- Combine beans, onions, garlic, parsley, and hot pepper. Grind twice (Suggested is an electric meat grinder). Add salt, pepper, cumin, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly.
- When ready to fry the falafel, add baking soda. Shape into patties 1 1/2 inch diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
- Fry in deep hot oil until light brown and crisp.
- Serve hot with tomato slices in arabic bread (or pita bread) in the form of a sandwhich. If desired, you can add to the sandwhich tahnia sauce and slices of onions.
- *The falafel batter can be frozen. Thaw and add baking soda just before frying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 112.8, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 12.4, Protein 20.1
FALAFEL
A chickpea recipe used from the Middle East to the Far East. With a nice kick and smokiness from the cumin.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 16 balls, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with cold water.
- Soak for at least 15 hours.
- Then drain the chickpeas and place them in a food processor with the scallions, garlic, parsley, mint, chili, salt, cumin, and coriander.
- Mix baking with the warm water and add mixture to food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer mixture into a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy pan to 375 degrees F.
- When falafel mixture is chilled, roll into golf-sized balls.
- Carefully place a few at a time into the hot oil, making sure they don't stick to the bottom. Cook, turning, for about 6 minutes, or until the balls are a dark, even brown on all sides. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve either in sandwiches or as a falafel first course.
- Serve with a yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 498.9, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 13.4
BAKED FALAFEL
Vegan and healthy version of a Middle Eastern favorite. Adapt to what you have on hand. You can use soaked dried chickpeas or substitute canned chickpeas. Use whatever mix of herbs you like-traditionally they are made with parsley, I like to use a mix of parsley, green onions, cilantro, and a bit of mint-just depends on what I have in my garden/CSA box. These are great for toddler lunches. Easily made in large batches and can be frozen.
Provided by Papagayita
Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)
Time 45m
Yield 55 small or 1 T balls, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine all ingredients except flour in a food processor and pulse to combine until a coarse mixture is formed. Add flour or water 1 T at a time as needed to make a cohesive mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop balls of mixture onto well oiled cookie sheets. You can brush or mist tops of falafels with olive oil to make a crunchier browner crust. Cook for 10-12 minutes per side until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 228.9, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.2
BAKED FALAFEL
I haven't tried this, but it sounds both easy and tasty. And it must be healthier than deep-fried falafel!
Provided by Lennie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- In a food processor or blender, grind chickpeas with lemon juice and onion.
- Remove from blender and stir in flour, wheat germ, parsley, sesame seeds, pepper and garlic powder.
- Form into 20 falafel balls.
- Heat oil in a large baking dish, then add falafel and bake 15 minutes, gently stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 543.1, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13
MIDDLE EASTERN BAKED FALAFEL
Make and share this Middle Eastern Baked Falafel recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Finicky
Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Ina blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin, chili powder, red pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Process until the ingredients form a thick paste.
- Lightly coat a baking hseet with non-stick cooking spray. Roll the chickpea mixture into 1" balls and place on the sheet. Lightly coat the balls with non-stick spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the balls are lightly golden brown. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and cucumber.
- Cut the pitas in half and fill each pocket with lettuce, falafel balls, yogurt-tahini dressing, tomato and cucumber mixture, and more dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 649.6, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 12.3
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- Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, oil, parsley, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne into a food processor and pulse until just combined. You don’t want to over-process the mixture or you’ll end up with hummus. Plus, having a few chunks of chickpeas gives the falafel a nice texture. Stir in baking soda and oat flour. At this point your mixture should be holding together quite well.
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- Bake 10-12 minutes, flip patties and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until falafel are golden and cooked through.
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